smithinjapan said...

smithinjapan at 12:00 PM JST - 9th June

"Police said they are investigating the motive and details of the incident, eying a murder charge against Kato, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder."

You would think so.

Posted in Suspect says he decided to stage Akihabara attack a few days before at 12:00 PM JST - 9th June
smithinjapan at 02:44 AM JST - 9th June

I was mildly impressed with the Japanese men this time around, but more disgusted with the Argentinians; the latter may as well have just handed Japan the game on a platter.

Anyway, while I'm happy for the Japanese men's team, I have no doubt that they are so pleased with…

Posted in Japan secures Olympic volleyball berth at 02:44 AM JST - 9th June
smithinjapan at 02:38 AM JST - 9th June

Oman Bahrain and Thailand.... Japan ought to be thanking its lucky stars it got such a 'difficult' group. That's the only way they'll qualify.

Posted in Okada brands Okubo idiot after 1-1 draw with Oman at 02:38 AM JST - 9th June
smithinjapan at 10:28 PM JST - 8th June

Ichirou: "...trying to narrow it down to having something to do specifically and uniquely with Japanese society is a mistake, IMO."

Prove us wrong.

Posted in Temp worker stabs 7 to death, injures 10 in Akihabara at 10:28 PM JST - 8th June
smithinjapan at 10:09 PM JST - 8th June

This is extremely sad, but that's the state of Japan these days.... extremely sad. The guy probably could have walked around with the knife and stabbed people and 'witnesses' wouldn't blink an eye. Why? they're afraid they'll be next. These days in Japan you can't tell someone smoking in a…

Posted in Temp worker stabs 7 to death, injures 10 in Akihabara at 10:09 PM JST - 8th June
smithinjapan at 07:58 AM JST - 7th June

At least they're ALSO going to perform in the hula competition. If they were just going to cheer for Obama I'd puke.

Posted in 'Obama Girls' fly to Hawaii to cheer on Obama for U.S. presidency at 07:58 AM JST - 7th June
smithinjapan at 11:48 PM JST - 6th June

So... the Old Boys, as they are called here, would handle other Old Boys and their kids.... sooooo.... how has anything changed?

Posted in Law to reform public service system enacted at 11:48 PM JST - 6th June
smithinjapan at 11:45 PM JST - 6th June

Fair dinkumi: "Maybe they could franchise them and put them into all the 7/11 stores around Japan. Heck, we could even go one further and have 7/11 selling them too."

You're right! They either have to have zero baby hatches, or have them slotted on ATMs at banks and 'kon-bi-nis'!…

Posted in Newborn baby's body found in bin in toilet at aviation academy in Yamanashi at 11:45 PM JST - 6th June
smithinjapan at 07:44 PM JST - 6th June

"And what makes a watermelon worth so much? Its unusual black skin, Ohira said. Inside, the watermelon is crisp and hard. And, he says, it has unparalleled taste."

Fine, I'll take a slightly tasty watermelon 4 times the size and costing only $3 back home. Better yet, I'll use the…

Posted in Premium black watermelon auctioned for record Y650,000 at 07:44 PM JST - 6th June
smithinjapan at 06:04 PM JST - 6th June

Ah... the use of all of our 'jyuuminzei'! 80 years ago I'm sure the subway line was necessary, welcome, and a huge relief to commuters/travellers. I'm equally sure the new line is a relief merely to corrupt bureaucrats and construction companies, while being a burden to everyone else.

Posted in New subway line to open in Tokyo on June 14 at 06:04 PM JST - 6th June